Interested in the History and Heritage of Dunfermline & West Fife?
Let us show you how to get involved and improve your overall wellbeing.
Connecting to our region’s heritage will instil an appreciation for the traditions and values that have shaped our community and this region. This connection offers us a sense of belonging, purpose, identity, and self-worth, all of which can and will enhance the feeling of overall wellbeing.
Joining local groups, learning about the past, volunteering or simply taking a quiet walk in a beautiful landscape, can help increase our self-confidence and resilience, and build social connections. It can also help to provide a legacy for future generations by improving the quality of the places we inhabit.
This website was created by the Dunfermline & West Fife: Wellbeing Through Heritage project and aims to highlight many of the ways in which you can get involved with the heritage and history of Dunfermline and the West Fife villages.
Find out about Wellbeing Through Heritage events
Monarchs, Mines and Music- the story of Dunfermline & West Fife
So, whether you are interested in medieval saints, mining heritage or 20th century music, we can help you find ways to connect with the heritage of Dunfermline & West Fife by yourself or with others. Take part in local activities, volunteer and connect with like-minded people, try something new, engage with new members of the community, learn more about the area and yourself and feel more connected than ever.
Royalty
Pilgrim Ways and a Vibrant Sacred History
Andrew Carnegie
Historic Places and Buildings
Industry
Song and Dance
Dunfermline & West Fife:
Wellbeing Through Heritage project
Dunfermline and West Fife is a place with a unique and important heritage that plays a key role in Scotland’s story. Our heritage has the potential to play a vital part in the regeneration and wellbeing of our city and surrounding areas.
Since 2018 Dunfermline Heritage Partnership has been successful securing funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Great Place Scheme (2018-2021) and the Dunfermline and West Fife: Wellbeing Through Heritage project (2021 -2024).
The Dunfermline and West Fife: Wellbeing Through Heritage project focussed on accessing local built and natural heritage to deliver a series of facilitated and enriched activities to promote wellbeing throughout our community. The programme activities adopted the NHS’s “5 Ways to Wellbeing” approach of; Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give.